Snack Attack Part 1: Yogurt Dots

Frozen strawberry yogurt dots

Items needed:
Yogurt of choice (without fruit chunks)
Piping bag or ziploc bag
small piping tip
cookie sheet
silicone mat, optional

Directions:  Put silicone mat on cookie sheet if desired (I have also used parchment paper before).  Use a piping bag or a ziploc bag and fill half way with yogurt.  Pip desired size onto cookie sheet.  Put in freezer until frozen (about 30 minutes or so).  Store in freezer in air tight container.

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Yummy yogurt dots

Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae

Yields: 3 dozen, pending how much cookie dough is consumed.  ;)

Perfectly baked.  

Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 9-12 minutes at 375 degrees





Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour (I use all-purpose)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter (1 stick, unsalted)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon  pure vanilla extract
2 eggs

Mmmm...trying to resist eating it.

1 pkg (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:  Cream shortening, sugars, and butter together.  Add eggs; mix.  Add salt, baking soda, and vanilla; mix.  Add flour; mix.  Add chocolate chips; mix.  Place about tablespoon size scoops on a cookie sheet leaving 2-2.5 inches between spoonfuls.  Bake at 375 degrees for 9-12 minutes


For Sundaes:
all ingredients for Chocolate Chip cookie dough
vanilla ice cream (or ice cream of your choice)
chocolate or caramel sauce (optional)

Directions:  Press cookie dough into a small ceramic bakeware dish and fill about 1/2-2/3 full.  Cook for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees (because it is thicker it needs to bake slower).  Let cool for a few minutes and top with a scoop of ice cream.  Drizzle with chocolate/caramel sauce if desired.

Mediterranean Beef Steak Sandwiches

Cook time: 15 min
Yields: 4
 

Ingredients:
6 ounces fully cooked & Seasoned Beef Steak Strips

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1 1/2 teaspoons of dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
4 pita bread pockets, warmed
2 tablespoons of feta cheese
1 tablespoon of kalamata olives or black olives

Directions:
Prepare seasoned steak stripes as directed on package.  Then add basil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.  Place meat on top of warmed pita pockets, sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.